stucco
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stucco
A mixture of plaster, lime, sand, and water that is used for plastering walls and ceilings and for making three-dimensional ornaments in architecture and art.
Die Decke des Barocksaals ist mit prächtigem Stuck verziert.
The ceiling of the Baroque hall is decorated with magnificent stucco.
The prepositions 'aus' (made of/from) and 'mit' (with) are important with 'Stuck' (stucco). 'Aus Stuck' (made of stucco) describes the material something consists of, while 'mit Stuck' (with stucco) describes the decoration.
Die Figur des Engels ist komplett aus Stuck gefertigt.
The figure of the angel is made entirely of stucco.
'Stuck' (stucco) is often used in connection with architecture and decoration. Typical verbs are 'verzieren' (to decorate), 'anbringen' (to attach/apply), or 'restaurieren' (to restore).
Ein Fachmann wird den alten Stuck an der Decke restaurieren.
A specialist will restore the old stucco on the ceiling.
This word is a technical term from architecture and art history. It is mainly used when talking about the decoration of buildings, especially historical buildings.
Bei der Schlossführung erfuhren wir viel über den Stuck aus der Barockzeit.
During the palace tour, we learned a lot about the stucco from the Baroque period.
plaster / finery
Putz generally refers to a smoothing or protective layer on a wall or ceiling. Stuck can also be used for plastering, but it is especially used for three-dimensional ornaments. Putz is usually the right term for a plain surface, while Stuck is used for relief-like decoration.
Der neue Stuck bildet an der Decke ein plastisches Blumenmuster.
The new stucco creates a three-dimensional floral pattern on the ceiling.
Der neue Putz macht die schlichte Decke glatt und gleichmäßig.
The new plaster makes the plain ceiling smooth and even.
